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Council finance boss calls for ‘fundamental change’ as £28m black hole predicted
TOWN Hall chiefs say a ‘fundamental change’ could be needed to ensure a forecast overspend topping £28 million is ‘not realised’. A budget monitoring report for quarter two of 2024-25 came before the cabinet at its meeting on Monday. It provided
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This is who box office Luke Littler will face next in Grand Slam blockbuster
LUKE 'The Nuke' Littler now knows who he will be up against as the knockout stages get underway in the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts 2024. By finishing top of Group F in Wolverhampton, the in-form 17-year-old will face the runner-up of Group E -
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Dog school in Warrington named one of best in the north with prestigious recognition
A BUSINESS in Rixton has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony. Rixton Dog School was shortlisted as a finalist in the Dog Trainer/Behaviourist of the Year category in the Animal Star Awards. The awards give recognition to humans
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Popular market with over 60 stalls to return this weekend
A popular market is set to return to Great Sankey. The Makers Market will be back in The Woodlands car park from 10am until 4pm this Saturday, November 16. With more than 60 stalls, the market will offer a range of attractions including face
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Daughters of Warrington author release remainder of his works as heartfelt tribute
THE daughters of a Warrington-born author have released the remainder of his works to leave the legacy he had dreamt of having. Brian Darwent, originally of Great Sankey, was described as a ‘self-taught book lover and prolific writer’, having penned
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Man arrested after armed police called to fake attack in Warrington
A MAN has been arrested after armed police were called to a fake attack. At around 7.10pm on Saturday, officers responded to reports that a man had been assaulted at a commercial property in Sankey Bridges. The local policing unit and armed
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Police called to traveller encampment on private land in Warrington
POLICE have been called to a traveller encampment in Warrington. The unauthorised camp is on Ravenhurst Court in Birchwood. It consists for three caravans and their associated vehicles. This is according to an unauthorised encampment log
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Heavy traffic on the M62 in Warrington following crash as rush hour looms
THERE is heavy traffic on the M62 in Warrington ahead of rush hour. This is following a crash on the eastbound carriageway between junction 11, Birchwood, and junction 12, Eccles. As of 3.55pm, two lanes are currently closed following the incident
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Warrington Wolves seek fans' opinions on 'club and matchday experience'
WARRINGTON Wolves are asking for fans’ opinions on improving the matchday experience at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. In part of a recent interview with the Warrington Guardian - which can be read by clicking here - club chairman Stuart Middleton
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Teenager suffers leg injury after 'tripping' into a car near college
A TEENAGER has suffered a leg injury after ‘tripping’ into a car. Officers were called to the incident on Loushers Lane at around 1.40pm today, Tuesday. Cheshire Police initially said it involved a ‘collision’ between a car and a pedestrian
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Two companies secure office space in Birchwood
TWO companies have secured office space in Birchwood. Orbit Developments, a commercial property company, announced that Lovell Homes and Time Finance PLC have taken up office space in the area. Lovell Homes has taken 8,450 sq. ft of office
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86-year-old Warrington-born veteran honoured following Remembrance service
AN EIGHTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD veteran was welcomed into the mayor's parlour following Sunday's Remembrance Service. After the poignant ceremony at the Cenotaph in Victoria Square, in St Helens, Leslie Syers, who born in Warrington, was then invited to
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Family of mum killed in horror car crash in Warrington pay tribute
THE family of a mum who died in a car crash on Chester Road have paid tribute to her. The incident happened on Sunday at around 6.10pm on A56 Chester Road near to the junction of Hobb Lane. It involved a Nissan Note and a white Seat Leon.
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New signing hint as Warrington Town prepare to end 14-year cup hiatus
WARRINGTON Town will play their first Liverpool Senior Cup tie in 14 years this evening as they bid for a distraction from their stuttering league form. And the club are hinting that their team for this evening’s clash with Southport could well
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Jake Anders smashes all-time lap record on his way to British karting title
IT is difficult to imagine the weekend going any better for go-kart racer Jake Anders. Not only did the 14-year-old from Burtonwood become British champion in his home town, but he set a new lap record at the TeamSport Warrington track in the process
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Friends of Gorse Covert Mounds carry out autumn coppicing
A volunteer group has thanked people who took part in their annual autumn coppicing event. The Friends of Gorse Covert Mounds said it was a 'great day for being outdoors' on Saturday, when the group carried out work on the site. Volunteers
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Why there will be TWO Warrington teams in next year's Challenge Cup
THE town’s representation in next year’s Challenge Cup will not start and end with Warrington Wolves. It has been confirmed that Crosfields are among the 34 community clubs to have been invited to participate in the first round of rugby league’
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The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot
We are all being urged to check our change for a incredibly rare old penny coin that could be worth as much as £600 due to an error. The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors. It
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Two lanes closed and long queues on M62 in Warrington following crash
TWO lanes are closed on the M62 this morning, Tuesday, following a crash. The incident happened on the eastbound carriageway between junction 7, Rainhill Stoops, and junction 8, Burtonwood. Two lanes are closed following the crash. There
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Two arrests after ‘men flee East Lancs crash and hide in woods’
TWO men ran into woods after fleeing a car which was involved in a crash on the East Lancashire Road. The incident happened at 4pm on Monday as officers on patrol came across a two vehicle crash near the junction with Moorgate Road, Knowsley.
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New 'award-winning' Indian takeaway set to open in Warrington
A NEW Indian takeaway is set to open in Warrington. The Cottage Express will soon open its doors in Penketh on Honiton Way. The eatery is bringing ‘exciting’ new curries, kebab boxes and award-winning chef specialties to the area. READ
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Tributes paid after man and woman tragically die following crash in Warrington
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man and woman who tragically died following a crash on Chester Road in Warrington. The incident happened shortly after 6pm on Sunday on A56 Chester Road near to the junction of Hobb Lane. The road was closed, and
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Garden centre in Warrington named one of the best in the UK
A GARDEN centre based in Warrington has been named as one of the best in the UK. Bents Garden and Home, in Glazebury, has made a list of the best 25 garden centres. The list is composed by the Daily Mail and each garden centre is scored on
